Does rehab actually work?

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Sun, 11/17/2019 - 7:37am

Rehab seems to be the number one cure for people living with drug addictions. It is marketed as the top method to solve addiction issues and give people the chance to turn their life around. However, it is debatable whether this form of treatment actually works or if it is just a temporary fix. After all, what matters is everything after leaving rehab; if one can stay sober and ditch their bad drug addiction habits for good. If you’re wondering about the effectiveness of rehab or are considering sending a loved one to drug and alcohol rehab , read on to gain more insight into if it...

What equipment do you need for soccer

Isn't soccer the most popular male sport? Some people even opt to make it their profession. Template.net is dedicated to making this process as simple as possible for you. Whether you want to be a sportsperson or a writer, they've created documents to help you get things done faster.

Soccer is an exciting but physical sport. Every moment is full of thrills and risk. If you are not fully-protected with the relevant safety equipment, you may end up getting injured.

Playingy soccer without the proper equipment will hinder your movement on the filed. Usa College Football...

Capture the Magic of Christmas with Princesshay Late Night Shopping Experiences

Princesshay has announced a series of late-night shopping experiences and festive guests over the magical period for the whole family. From Father Christmas to illuminated entertainment, Princesshay will be taken over by festive joy this Christmas.

Each late-night Thursday Princesshay has fabulous, free family entertainment lined up including:

  • Thursday 21st November – Diamond- a spectacular aerial display will transform Princesshay Square at 5pm, 6pm and 7pm.
  • Thursday 28th November – Winter Statues and a walking Snow Globe will visit Princesshay Square
  • ...
Conservation charity helping young people choose All Our Futures

Conservation charity helping young people choose All Our Futures

Authored by Paigntonzoo
Posted: Sat, 11/16/2019 - 10:39am

A Devon charity is inspiring young people to change the world – and they’re doing it for free.

Wild Planet Trust is launching new sustainability workshops for schools. The six free workshops – called All Our Futures – aim to empower children and young people to make good choices for the future. Group Education Manager Steve Nash explained:

“As educators, we understand that the most important role for a teacher is to prepare pupils for the world beyond the classroom. It’s becoming ever clearer, however, that our world is changing. Our wildlife and wild places are in trouble...

'Christmas at The Musicals' Concert

Mary-Jess (winner of the Chinese ‘X Factor’ and Official Downton Abbey Soprano) and Joanna Forest (two time UK Number 1 selling soprano) will be touring the UK this winter with their tour ‘Christmas at the Musicals’! They’ll sing all your favourites from the West End and Broadway along with timeless winter classics to really get you in to the Christmas spirit!

The tour is coming to Exeter - The Mint Church, Decemeber 11th.

"I asked my friend Joanna to join me on stage for Christmas at the Musicals last year and it was just so successful that we've turned it in to a full...

5 Must Know Facts About Snowblowers

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Sat, 11/16/2019 - 9:32am

Whether it brings you joy or dread, snow is pretty much an inevitable winter destiny. While it’s usually a delight to see the earth covered in a blanket of white snow, it becomes much less glamorous when you open your front door to find 12 inches of heavy snow flooding your driveway and you have no idea how to move it. This is where snow blowers come in handy.

A good snow blower can do the heavy lifting for you and effectively save you time, energy, and excruciating back pain. However, with the huge selection of models and the overwhelming array of features, choosing the right one...

Amelia Kwiecinska in the wheelchair that she currently borrows to play wheelchair football

Mothers message of gratitude to the charity that’s supported her daughter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 11/16/2019 - 8:40am

The mother of a 13-year-old girl from Exeter, has publicly thanked Caudwell Children, the national charity that provides practical and emotional support to disabled children and their families, after they funded a specialist sports wheelchair for her daughter.

Amelia Kwiecinska has spinal muscular atrophy, a condition that makes the muscles weaker and causes problems with movement.

Amelia cannot stand or walk and is a full-time wheelchair user. Her condition has affected her social life as it makes it difficult for her to mix with other children.

In order to keep...

Gold for Dartmoor in National Farming Awards

Mat Cole, director of Dartmoor Farmers Association (DFA), scooped gold in the ‘sheep innovator’ category at the awards event held at the National Conference Centre, Birmingham.

The awards, celebrating the achievements of British farmers across the agricultural industry, attracted more than 700 farmers and industry professionals and covered a range of categories including technology, innovation, agricultural student of the year and farming heroes. Competition in the sheep category was fierce with over 34,000 people employed on sheep farms and other 111,405 in allied industries....

Devon Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards shortlisted for 'best' service

Devon, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards Service has been shortlisted for the 2020 LGC Awards in the ‘Best Service Delivery Model’ category. The award recognises local authorities which have pioneered innovative ways of service delivery. Now trading standards officers will head to London on 20 January to convince the panel why they should be considered the best - with the hope of being presented with the overall award in March. When the joint service was first conceived in 2012 both Devon and Somerset’s trading standards services faced the prospect of trying to protect consumers and...

Dementia in Devon set to soar by 39% in the next decade

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Fri, 11/15/2019 - 11:59am

The number of people with dementia in Devon is set to soar by 39%, warns a report published today, commissioned by Alzheimer’s Society from the London School of Economics and Political Science [1].

The report predicts that as our population ages, a higher proportion of people with dementia will have higher care needs for longer, driving up the average amount spent on care.

It shows more than 60% a year of social care costs in England will fall on people with dementia and their families. Previous research by Alzheimer’s Society has shown that someone with dementia will...

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